Inter-regional power grid planning up to 2030 in China considering renewable energy development and regional pollutant control: A multi-region bottom-up optimization model
A multi-regional bottom-up optimization model for power sector is developed. Detailed power transmission and coal transportation are introduced in the model. The inter-regional power transmission planning and its impacts are analyzed. Inter-regional power transmission is economical and feasible for energy transition. Power transmission is an effective way to relieve regional environmental pollution.